Question

Write the point-slope form of an equation of the line through the points (-7, 7) and (4,1).

Answer 1

y=-6/11 x +35/11

Explanation:

(-7, 7) and (4,1)

m=y2-y1/x2-x1

m=1-7/4-(-7)

m=-6/11

y=mx+b take one point(4,1) to find b

1=-6/11(4)+b

1=-24/11 +b

b=1+24/11

b=(11+24)/11

b=35/11

y=-6/11 x +35/11

Answer 2

The point-slope form of an equation of the line through the points (-7, 7) and (4,1):

(y - 7) = m(x + 7)

or

(y - 1) = m(x - 4)

with

m = (1 - 7)/(4+7) = -6/11